Studio Passione's Upcoming Anime 'Ishura' Unveils Release Date and Stunning Key Visuals for January 2024
Studio Passione's highly anticipated anime, Ishura, is slated for release on January 3, 2024 Excitement builds as the official website and X handle unveil captivating key visuals, showcasing a diverse cast of characters Get ready for an immersive journey into the world of Ishura with its talented staff and captivating storyline
The official website and X (formerly Twitter) handle of Ishura anime unveiled two new key visuals featuring the diverse characters of the narrative on Sunday, December 3, 2023. In addition to the key visuals, it was announced that the anime will premiere in Japan on January 3, 2024.
Ishura anime is an adaptation of the dark fantasy light novel of the same name by author Keiso and illustrator Kureta. Currently, the light novel series consists of eight volumes and was the winner of the book/novel category in This Light Novel is Amazing! 2021.
Studio Passione's Ishura anime is set to release on January 3, 2024
The official team behind the Ishura anime has revealed two new key visuals and announced that January 3, 2024, will be the release date. The dark fantasy anime will be available on 22 channels, such as Tokyo MX, BS Nippon, KBS Tokyo, Sun TV, and more.
In addition, Disney+ has obtained the exclusive global streaming rights, allowing fans outside of Japan to watch the anime on the release date. The anime will also be accessible for streaming on Kadokawa's YouTube channel and ABEMA starting January 10, 2023.
The anime's two key visuals, provided by Studio Passione, prominently showcase all the main characters. One of the illustrations highlights the New Principality of Lithia and includes Shark Otorgiri, Ars Hoshihase, Taren no Imashime, Curte no Seiten, Rana no Getsu, and others.
The other visual showcases the metropolitan side's Sojiro Yagyu, Kia the World Word, Elea the Red Tag, Yuno, Hargent, and other key characters. These visuals undoubtedly foreshadow the impending battle between these groups. The captivating art style effectively emphasizes the contrast in mood.
Ishura anime's cast, staff, and more
Official reports have indicated that the upcoming Ishura anime will be produced by Studio Passione. The anime will be helmed by chief director Takao Takahashi and director Yuki Ogawa. The script will be handled by Kenta Ihara, and SANZIGEN will be responsible for the CG animation.
The opening song, Falling into the Carnage, will be performed by Sajo no Hana as listed on the official website. Additionally, the ending theme, Hakka or White Flower, will be sung by Konomi Suzuki.
A still from the anime (Image via Passione)
The Ishura anime features an excellent cast, including Yuki Kaji as Sojiro, Reina Ueda as Talon, Jun Fukuyama as Alus the Star Runner, and Romi Park as Taren.
Akio Otsuka as Harghent
Soichiro Hoshi as Dakai the Magpie
Sora Amamiya as Curte of the Fair Skies
Mamiko Noto as Elea
Showtaro Morikubo as Regneeje
Aoi Yuki as Kia
Rie Takahashi as Nihilo
Nobuhiko Okamoto as Hidow
Koichi Yamadera as Shalk
Takehito Koyasu as Jelki
Yumiri Hanamori as Lana
The upcoming Ishura anime will tell the grand narrative of a world inherited by the demigods. Yen Press describes the dark-fantasy series as:
"After the demise of the Demon King, a new era begins with the emergence of demigods possessing extraordinary abilities. Among them are a master fencer with unparalleled insight, a lancer with astonishing speed, and a rogue wyvern proficient in wielding three legendary weapons simultaneously."
As 2023 unfolds, stay tuned for the latest anime news and manga updates!
Editor's P/S
As an enthusiastic fan, I am thrilled about the upcoming anime adaptation of Ishura. The light novel series has captivated readers with its dark fantasy setting and compelling characters, and I can't wait to see it brought to life on screen. Studio Passione has a strong track record of producing high-quality anime, and I'm confident that they will do justice to the source material.
The key visuals released so far have given us a glimpse of the diverse cast of characters, and I'm eager to learn more about their backstories and motivations. The animation looks stunning, and I can't wait to see the action sequences brought to life. The voice acting cast is also impressive, and I'm sure they will bring the characters to life in a memorable way. Overall, I'm incredibly excited for the release of Ishura and can't wait to see what Studio Passione has in store for us.
